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- IGT Names MEI® Strategic Supplier of the Quarter
- INTERBLOCK’S first G4 ORGANIC DICE(tm) INSTALLATION IN BELGIUM
- IGT Partners with Atlantic Lottery to Upgrade VLT Network
- European Football Championship 2012
- LOTTOMATICA GROUP SUBSIDIARY SPIELO INTERNATIONAL CANADA TO PROVIDE ATLANTIC LOTTERY CORPORATION WITH 1,700 PRODIGI VU® VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS
- WMS Gaming Expands Peru Presence, Names Enchev Senior Principal Sales Manager
- Quixant Launches Gaming Platform based on New AMD R Series APU Technology
- IGT Announces Agreement with Loto Quebec to Supply Interactive Casino Games
| IGT Names MEI® Strategic Supplier of the Quarter Posted: 24 May 2012 02:48 PM PDT
West Chester, PA, March 26, 2012 — MEI received the prestigious honor of being named the IGT Strategic Supplier of the Quarter. The merit-based award is based on exceeding the platinum standard of 85 points through a graded assessment of quality, availability and customer satisfaction. "This is a tremendous achievement for MEI," said Eric Fisher, Vice President of Gaming – Americas. "It speaks volumes not only about our commitment to product quality, but also our ability to exceed expectations for customer service." Winning the IGT award is another example of how the Gaming industry has embraced the MEI value proposition. MEI's core Gaming product, CASHFLOW® SC, has raised the profile of bill acceptors and their role in operator profitability by improving upon the attributes responsible for consumer satisfaction and, ultimately, product performance – acceptance, jam rate, security and cost of operation. "MEI's investment in technical resources, along with their improvement in delivering against the 'hard' metrics, has been very impressive," says Rick Lloyd, IGT Director of Supply Chain. "MEI was the only supplier to earn the IGT award in the first quarter." The award is a testament to MEI's dedication to innovation. CASHFLOW SC, first introduced in 2002, continues to change expectations for peripherals in slot machines. The ability to enhance CASHFLOW SC with EASITRAX® Soft Count, which is now installed in nearly 70,000 games globally, has evolved MEI's role from being a component supplier to a cash management system integrator.
 MEI CASHFLOW SC "What makes this distinction truly rewarding is the number of customers that value the MEI portfolio of products and have specified CASHFLOW SC in IGT games," said Mr. Fisher. "And now that we have introduced EASITRAX, multiple sized cashboxes and a number of additional options, we continue to win loyalty amongst our customer base. "So we are not only winning this for serving IGT, but for also providing a valued service to the entire Gaming industry." The innovation provided by MEI will continue to progress. The next generation of CASHFLOW SC, called SC Advance, has been submitted to Gaming OEMs for approval and is targeted for release later this year. SC Advance is backwards compatible with CASHFLOW SC, allowing customers to yield value from previous investments in MEI. It also features a number of enhancements, including increased memory, faster note-to-note speed and a new recognition system for enhanced security. About MEI: MEI systems are relied upon for more than two billion transactions per week in over 100 countries. The company developed the first electronic coin mechanism in the 1960s followed by the first electronic non-contact bill acceptor, and more recently the EASITRAX Soft Count slot tracking system. MEI has the largest worldwide installed base of unattended payment mechanisms. Recently, MEI reached a milestone of selling more than four million bill acceptors and five million coin mechanisms worldwide. Its products are in widespread use in the gaming, vending, soft drink, amusement, transportation, retail, and kiosk markets. For more information on MEI and its products, visit www.meigroup.com or call 1-800-345-8215 in US (please refer to our website for international telephone numbers). About IGT: IGT is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at http://www.igt.com/ or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at www.facebook.com/IGT.
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| INTERBLOCK’S first G4 ORGANIC DICE(tm) INSTALLATION IN BELGIUM Posted: 24 May 2012 11:50 AM PDT
After successful launch of Interblock’s G4 Organic Roulette products in Belgium in 2010 and their immediate success, which resulted in over 100 stations being installed up to date, Interblock is proud to announce the launch of G4 Organic Dice products at the Magic Dice Arcade of Grobbendonk City in Belgium in the beginning of April. The Organic Dice with Sic-bo game and 6 play stations has received a very positive response, and has proven to be a refreshing attraction only few minutes after installation. Mr. Klemen Sitar, Regional Sales Manager at Interblock, commented the installation:”This is the first G4 Organic Dice Sic-bo product installed in Belgium market. First results are very positive and we believe more installations will follow in the next few months.” Installed product in Grobbendonk has a fully automated G4 Organic Dice generator and is generating results for Sic-bo, however the Organic Dice could easily randomly generate results also for Craps and Fish – Shrimp – Crab game. The games are played with two white and one black dice. The black die is equivalent to the two white dice in Sic-bo, while it does not come into play in Craps. G4 Organic dice machine can be equipped with statistical Player Information Display, the Organic PID. The Organic PID displays various information and most important statistical data, such as last played games, minimum and maximum bets, most frequent results and the number of games. Interblock company would like to express gratitude to Bingo Service team for all their support! www.interblock.eu www.interblock-usa.com
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| IGT Partners with Atlantic Lottery to Upgrade VLT Network Posted: 24 May 2012 11:44 AM PDT
(LAS VEGAS – May 24, 2012) – International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today the Company has signed an agreement with Atlantic Lottery, a public corporation owned by the governments of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, to provide 1,612 video lottery terminals for the replacement of obsolete units. IGT is a proud longtime partner of Atlantic Lottery, providing VLTs for their program since its start in 1990. The contract between IGT and Atlantic Lottery will continue to strengthen their video lottery network by providing world-class gaming to patrons. "Through our combined efforts with Atlantic Lottery, IGT looks forward to bringing exceptional products to the VLT market," said Eric Tom, IGT vice president North American Sales. "We are excited to extend our partnership with Atlantic Lottery as we continue to deliver the industry's leading game library." The platform being provided is IGT's GL20 lottery terminal. Designed specifically for the video lottery industry, the GL20 complies with industry standard Gaming Association specifications and G2S protocols. For more information on IGT products, please visit www.IGT.com. IGT Resources:
About IGT International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at www.facebook.com/IGT. About Atlantic Lottery Atlantic Lottery is the regulated provider of gaming in Atlantic Canada and is owned jointly by the four Atlantic provincial governments: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Since 1976, it has returned $6.6 billion in profits to the region, including $389 million last year alone – to help fund essential public services. In addition, Atlantic Lottery's presence in the region helped create 9,000 direct and indirect jobs in 2011. To learn more about Atlantic Lottery, visit www.askaway.ca.
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| European Football Championship 2012 Posted: 24 May 2012 11:37 AM PDT SCHMIDTGRUPPE and BALLY WULFF Games & Entertainment GmbH are providing recreational equipment for the German Football Association's EURO 2012 training quarters and for the team hotel
Berlin / Coesfeld / Frankfurt. Only a couple of weeks to go before the ball starts rolling again! When the whistle blows for the European Football Championship 2012 in Poland and the Ukraine on 8 June 2012, football fever will already have gripped the Coesfeld SCHMIDTGRUPPE and the long-established Berlin company, BALLY WULFF Games & Entertainment. Ultimately, the two firms are also involved and are equipping the EURO 2012 training camps of the German Football Association (DFB) with the most up to date entertainment. SCHMIDTGRUPPE and BALLY WULFF, a subsidiary of the Muenster region group of companies, are outfitting the team quarters with billiards, football tables and other recreational options, both during the intensive preparation phases in the south of France, as well as beforehand on Sardinia. So, a welcome change from the work on the training ground has already been provided for the players in the preparation phase and they will also be able to prepare themselves optimally for the EURO 2012 tournament with entertaining leisure activities. Naturally the SCHMIDTGRUPPE and BALLY WULLF will also provide a variety of leisure facilities at the German national team's quarters during the European Championship. The players will be able to unwind before and after the EURO 2012 encounters with a football table, by playing darts or by relaxing with a game of billiards. "We are delighted to be able to outfit the quarters for the DFB teams during the preparation and during the European Championship and to help reduce the waiting time between the training sessions and the tournament appearances for our international players", said Robert Hess, spokesman for the SCHMIDTGRUPPE Policy and Media Board, and Francesco Vescio, Head of Marketing for BALLY WULFF Games & Entertainment. "In order to produce a top-class performance on the pitch, the sportsmen can relax with top-class entertainment – and for this, BALLY WULFF and SCHMIDTGRUPPE are the top-class partners." The national team manager, Oliver Bierhoff, is also pleased with the renewed partnership with the two firms: "During the preparation and over the course of such an important tournament, it is important for the players to be able to organise their free time in an entertaining and interesting fashion. So, we are happy to have found professional partners who are providing attractive recreation and up to date leisure facilities."
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| Posted: 24 May 2012 09:36 AM PDT
The 1,700 VLTs represent the largest share of the 5,800 replacement video lottery terminals being purchased by AL from four vendors. "We look forward to building on an already successful, long-standing relationship with AL, and providing our award-winning VLTs, which will allow our customer to operate more efficiently as they fulfill their mandate of providing a socially responsible video lottery program to Atlantic Canadians," said Walter Bugno, President and CEO of Lottomatica Group's business unit, SPIELO International.
SPIELO International Canada has been providing results-driven gaming solutions to AL since 1991. The VLTs are the fourth generation of SPIELO International Canada video lottery terminals provided in Atlantic Canada. SPIELO International Canada's award-winning prodiGi Vu VLT is engineered specifically for the distributed market to be Game to System® (G2S®) interoperable, offering operators the flexibility and choice of open standard protocols. The prodiGi Vu also interoperates with the Gaming Device Standard (GDS), the open standard protocol for peripherals.
Lottomatica Group is a market leader in the Italian gaming industry and one of the largest Lottery operators in the world based on total wagers and, through its subsidiaries including GTECH Corporation, is a leading provider of lottery and gaming technology solutions worldwide. Together, the companies are the only vertically integrated full service lottery group. Lottomatica Group is majority owned by De Agostini, which belongs to a century-old publishing and media services group. Lottomatica is listed on the Stock Exchange of Milan under the trading symbol "LTO." In 2011, Lottomatica Group had €3.0 billion in revenues and approximately 8,000 employees in over 60 countries. Atlantic Lottery is the regulated provider of gaming in Atlantic Canada and is owned jointly by the four Atlantic provincial governments: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Since 1976, it has returned $7.1 billion in profits to the region – including $371 million last year alone – to help fund essential public services. In addition, Atlantic Lottery's presence in the region helped create 9,000 direct and indirect jobs in 2011. To learn more about Atlantic Lottery, visit www.askaway.ca.
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| WMS Gaming Expands Peru Presence, Names Enchev Senior Principal Sales Manager Posted: 24 May 2012 08:57 AM PDT
 Stefan Enchev as Senior Principal Sales Manager new South American branch office in Peru Based in Lima, Enchev has nearly a decade of experience in the gaming industry. Most recently, he served as a member of the sales team for Casino Technology, in Sofia, Bulgaria. In his new role at WMS, Enchev will work closely with Evolution Games, the South American distributor for WMS gaming, as well support current customers, while increasing market share along the continent. Sebastian Salat, president of WMS International, said, "There is nothing more important than our customer relationships. Enchev's background in the casino industry and his commitment to providing excellent customer service, while understanding a diverse market, will benefit WMS and casino operators. We are very excited to have Enchev on our team." A graduate of the University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria, Enchev speaks fluent English, Spanish, and Bulgarian. About WMS WMS is engaged in serving the gaming industry worldwide by designing, manufacturing, and marketing games, video and mechanical reel-spinning gaming machines, video lottery terminals and in gaming operations, which consists of the placement of leased participation gaming machines in legal gaming venues. WMS is proactively addressing the next stage of casino gaming floor evolution with its WAGE-NET® networked gaming solution, a suite of systems technologies and applications designed to increase customers' revenue generating capabilities and operational efficiency. More information on WMS can be found at www.wms.com or visit the Company on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.
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| Quixant Launches Gaming Platform based on New AMD R Series APU Technology Posted: 24 May 2012 03:49 AM PDT
The unique QX-40 has the graphics power to drive up to ten screens, placing it in a class of its own. This is achieved by the QX-40's ability to enable the AMD R-Series APU to work in harmony with an on-board AMD RadeonTM E6460 or E6760 discrete GPU, resulting in ground-breaking performance and the ability to drive up to ten independent high definition monitors. The QX-40 features support for the latest DirectX® 11, OpenGL® 4.2 and OpenCL™ 1.1 standards. The exceptional graphics performance and features provided by the QX-40 eliminates the traditional need for a separate graphics card, reducing overall size, power and system costs as well as providing stable, long-term supply. Managing Director of Quixant, Nick Jarmany, commented "The new QX-40 delivers graphics performance never before seen in an integrated gaming platform. The ability to drive up to ten screens is revolutionary and opens up interesting new possibilities to slot manufacturers. All this is achieved with low power consumption, excellent reliability and long-term supply, all key requirements in gaming." Director of Embedded Client Business at AMD, Richard Jaenicke, said "The QX-40 is an exciting new system that has the features commonly requested by casino gaming companies worldwide. In particular, the coupling of the AMD R-Series APU together with a discrete AMD embedded GPU on a single board makes the QX-40 an excellent choice for a premium gaming solution." The QX-40 is also able to operate from a single 12V power supply, eliminating the extra expense and reliability issues of an ATX PSU. The QX-40 samples can be ordered from the 23rd May 2012 and is available on a 5+2 year basis. Further information about the QX-40 will be available on Quixant's website www.quixant.com, AMD online catalogue and from the sales team at sales@quixant.com
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| IGT Announces Agreement with Loto Quebec to Supply Interactive Casino Games Posted: 24 May 2012 02:23 AM PDT
During the first phase of this agreement, IGT will provide access to four of its top-performing titles: Cleopatra®, Wheel of Fortune® – Hollywood Edition, MONOPOLY with Pass Go Bonus™ and CLUE. These games will be hosted on the Loto-Quebec servers in Montreal. "The addition of Loto-Quebec as an interactive business-to-business partner is further proof of our commitment to the North American online and mobile market," said Robert Melendres, IGT executive vice president, Emerging Businesses. "IGT creates great-performing games players love, whether they are playing in land-based casinos, or on their laptops. Convergence is crucial to the future of North American casino gaming and IGT is in the best position to provide the many options operators such as Loto-Quebec are looking for as they expand their operations." The second phase will integrate the IGT Casino remote game server (rgs®), which will allow for another 16 IGT online games, developed in Canadian French, to be available on EspaceJeux.com. Upon completion of this integration, they also will have access to the full IGT game library of titles including player favorites such as Da Vinci Diamonds®, Siberian Storm® and Fire Opals®. The IGT Casino rgs™ games will be served from a new IGT datacenter in Kamloops, British Columbia. Further rgs™ releases will see more than 30 casino-style games available by the end of 2012, including several IGT Video Poker titles. All games supplied will be available in English and Canadian French. IGT Resources:
About IGT International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at www.facebook.com/IGT.
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